Patient's question:
The day after I had a D&C surgery, my boyfriend wanted to have intimate relations with me. I refused, but he performed oral sex on me. Afterward, I used a cleaning solution to wash myself. I'm wondering if there will still be any effects? I'm so scared! Additional question: I had the D&C after taking medication for an abortion one month earlier. He used his mouth to stimulate my lower body, and after that, I washed myself with a cleaning solution.Doctor's answer:
After a miscarriage, we generally recommend waiting for at least one month before resuming sexual activity. Engaging in sexual activity immediately after a miscarriage carries a high risk of infection. This is because the mucus plug in the cervix has not yet formed to prevent bacteria from entering. Additionally, the endometrium is in a state of trauma, and any infection can easily lead to pelvic inflammatory diseases such as endometritis or salpingitis, which may result in infertility. Therefore, it is best to wait for one month after a miscarriage before resuming sexual activity—it is a wise choice.Generally speaking, after an induced abortion, the lochia will usually cease within two weeks, but it is necessary to wait for at least one month before resuming sexual activity.
When resuming sexual activity after a miscarriage, it is essential to practice contraception. Once the menstrual cycle returns, ovulation will occur. If contraception is not taken into account during this time and pregnancy occurs again, it can cause severe harm to a woman's body.